SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) – El Dorado senior Dacota Motter claims a 4A state title in the 170 pound weight class, just two days after losing his father to cancer.

Motter tweeted Sunday morning, “I did it dad!!! I know you were watching up there. You taught me everything I know I couldn’t have done it without you! I’ll always love you,” along with several photos.

A video taken by Motter’s friend, Kyle Macy, shows Motter embracing head coach Wes Reynolds, assistant coach Brad Demo and then family who came to watch Motter compete.